Program Overview
All of Robard’s Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) and Low Calorie Diet (LCD) weight management programs can help maximize surgical outcomes. Vital complementary care is delivered for both pre- and post-surgical patients.
In addition to New Direction, NutriMed, and Advanced Health Systems nutritional products, Robard’s BariCare™ nutrition products are specially formulated to ensure that the appropriate nutritional needs of post bariatric patients are satisfied to prevent nutritional complications following surgery.
- Quickly prepared as a two, three, or four ounce portion sizes, this protein supplement supports the various stages of post bariatric care
- Each serving contains 20 grams of high-quality protein and less than 5 grams of sugar, satisfying nutritional needs defined by the ASMBS
- Each product is an excellent source of iron, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, in addition to other important vitamins and minerals
- Prevents the temptation to skip meals, which can compromise daily nutritional intake and can lead to malnutrition
- A great tasting alternative to purées
- Easily digestible whey proteins
- Can be consumed as soon as the patient has progressed to a full liquid diet